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C. F. KETTERING.

REGISTERING MECHANISM.

APPLICATION IILBD JUNE 1,1907

Patented Sept. 8, 1914.

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UNITED STATES atman? OFFICE.

CHARLES KETTERING, or DAYTON. c1110, ASSIGNQR To run ns'r onsn cssn nacrs'rsa comnmr, or DAYTOH, omo, A ccaroaanon or 01110,, (mcoaro- I RATED m 1906.)

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Application filed June 1, 1807- 8!!! No. 816,880.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, CHARLES F. Km'ranmc, a citizen of the United States, residing at Dayton, in the county of Montgomery and State of, Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvementsin Registerin Mechanisms. of which I declare the to lowing to be a full, clear, and exact descrlption.

Among the objects of this invention are to rovide an improved construction of a registering or an accounting mechanism having in particular an improved multiple register construction with a; common 0 crating do vice; also to provide improve means for bringing the proper register into operative position for registration thereon; also to provide for directly setting any register into operative position without the necessity of first returning the register to some normal position; to'provide an improved transfer device for the registers; and to provide improved normally locked positive counters.

With these andincidental objects in view, the invention consists in certain novel features of construction and combination of parts, the essential elements of which are set forth in appended claims and a preferred form of embodiment of which is hereinafter described with reference to the drawings which accompany and form part of this specification.

Of said drawings: Figure 1 is a side elevation of the key board 'used in connection with this invention. Fig. 2 is a section on the line 22 of Fi 1. Fig. 3 is a side elevation of one of t is differentially movable operating segments which are controlled by the key board. also showing an end elevation of the multiple register. Fig. 4 is a side elevation of the mechanism which controls the longitudinal movement of the multiple register for the purpose of bringing different sets of counter pinions into operative position. Fig. 5 is a rear elevation of the multiple register. Fig. 6 is a cross section of the stop frame shown in Fig. 1.

The machine of the invention comprises a key board, difierentially movable mechanism operated thereby and multi le counters controlled by said differential y movable mechanism. The key board consists of a plurality of banks of keys, one bank 'of which may be used to designate the class of goods sold, or the clerk who makes the transaction, and position the register accordingly. In this invention a plurality of registers are slidably mounted on the same shaft with all like denominational elements adjacent. One set of operating devices are used for all of said registers, the registers bein movable axially with their supporting sha so that different vregisters may be brought into the operative planes of said operating devices. The registers and their supporting shaft are also movable in a transverse direction so as to be moved out of mesh when the operating segments are bein set and durin the axial shifting of the registers showing t e actuators therefor in an intermediate position.

Another feature of this invention is the mechanism employed for accomplishing the axial shifting of the registers. This is effected by means of a spiral cam acting on a swinging arm to which the register shaft is connected; The extent of rotation of the cam is controlled b a bank of clerks keys through a dilferential y movable segment gear and pinion. This segment gear is connected to controlling mechanism which is adapted to move it to any one of its positionswithout first returning the'segment to some normal position and thereby causing unnecessary longitudinal movement of the register shaft. A locking and alining device is provided for the registers which is adapted to automatically engage the registers when the same are moved out of mesh with the operating segmerits.-

A novel construction of transfer device is used in connection with the register, in that transfers are efl'ected by an additional movement of the 0 rating segments instead of by that a double transfer is used so that in case one fails to work, the other will insure successful operation. One of the transfers is spring controlled and the other is positively operated. 1

With this general description it will be seen that the mechanism to be described in cludes the'key board mechanism, difl'erentially movable rating segments, a multiple register on various connecting parts and details of construction. The descrip' tion of the mechanism will be given in the order named. Each bank of ke s is provided with the usual number of kc s numbored from one to nine inclusive. The numseparate ormdependent devices, and

bers begin with one at the bottom of the bank. The keys 6 are pivoted at 8 to the frame 7 of the key board, and are respectively connected to plunger stops 9 by links 10. The stops 9 are guided in a frame 11 and are normally held in retracted positions by springs 12. The keys operate against the springs 12 and when depressed are retained in such position by a latch bar 13 until released at the com letion of the operation of the machine. The releasing mechanism is not shown, as such devices are common in all accounting mechanisms in which key banks are employed. The latch 13 extends along the length of the bank and is pivoted at 14 and operates either by gravity or by springs. The keys have bent extensions 15 for engaging the latch, and it will be seen that the part 15 will upon the depression of its respective key first force the latch outwardly and disengage it from any previously depressed keys. Pins 16, tapped into the shanks of the keys, engage a sliding bar 17, movement of which con trols the position of a tenth or zero plunger 19. The plunger 19 is at the bottom of the stop frame 11 and will, when no key of the bank is in a depressed position, extend into the path of the differentially movable segments and prevent movement'of the same. It will be seen that the pin 18 on the bar 17 will swing the lever 20 so as to withdraw the plunger 19 upon the depression of any key. The lever 20 is connected with the plunger 19 by a link 21. a The plunger 19 is held in its retracted position b the pin 18 as long as any ke of the ban is retained in a depressed position. Upon the return of the key, the spring 22 returns the plunger 19 and the bar 17 to normal osition. It is also necessary to withdraw t e plunger 19 to allow free movement of the differentially movable segments when it is desired to print or indicate totals, and it is desirable to look all keys against operation during such operation. An oscillating shaft 23 is provided for the purpose, and a bell crank 24 is rigidly secured to the shaft. When the shaft 23 is rocked in the direction of the arrow 26, a pin 25 on the bell crank engages a lever 27, to which the plunger 19 is pivotally connected, and thereby withdraws said plunger. The other end of the bell crank 24 is connected to a second bell crank 28 by a link 29. The bell crank 28 b with a roller 30 on the bar 17 orces said bar downwardly, thus bringing the surfaces 31 of said bar directly in under the pins 16 and preventing depression of the keys. The keys do not directly control rotation of the register, but are adapted to be projected into the paths of independently operated segments which mesh with the register. These segments are spring drawn in a forward direction and are returned by mechanism conengagement nected to a motor driven or hand operated drive shaft. A final additional movement is successively imparted to each of the segments for the purpose of accomplishing transfers from one counter wheel to another. The differentially movable segment 31 travels in a groove 32 in the frame 11, the part 32 of the segment coming into contact with which ever plunger 12 or 19 extends into the groove. The segment is made in two parts 33 and 34 connected together, but having a certain independent relative movement equal to one tooth space on the part 34 of the segment. The movement of the segment is oscillatory. During the movement of the segment in the direction of the arrow 35 the register 36 is kept out of mesh except when a total printing or indicating is made. The segment 31 is operated by a spring 37*- and is returned to the position shown in Fig. 3 by the rod 38. The movement of said rod 38 is controlled by the cam 39 mounted on the shaft 54 (Fig. 4) and connections 40 and 41 between the cam 39 and rod 38. The cam 39 is caused to rotate once during each operation of the machine.

The construction of the multiple registers is very compact. All of said registers are mounted on the same shaft, and all like denominational elements of the registers are adjacent. But one operating segment is necessary for each set of denominational elements and by this construction a very slight longitudinal movement of the registers is necessary in order to bring any one of said registers into the operative planes of said segments. The registers 36 are mounted on the shaft 37 which is slidable in its bearings 42 for the purpose of allowing for longitudinal movement. The bearings rest in slotted plates 43 and extend through a cam 44 which is adapted to move the register radially away from and out of mesh with the segment 34. T he cam 44 is slotted at 45 to receive the bearing 42. Said slot is inclined so that by moving the cam 44 upwardly, the register will be moved out of ,mesh. The cam 44 is moved upward by the cam 47. an antifriction roller 48 on the cam 44 being engaged by the cam 47 mounted on the shaft 54'.

By reference to Fig. 5 it will be seen that four counters or totalizers only have been shown, but it is to be understood that the number may be increased to the limit of the key bank controllin the movement of the segment 55 hereina ter described, in which case the actuating segments 34 would be separated sufficiently to permit nine elements 36 of the totalizers to intervene between, the same. As there are shown four keys have to be provided, and these keys .would 'be spaced somewhat farther apart when adjacent segments are transferring during the same operation of the machine means are provided for causing the transfer \to take place successively. The shaft 38,

than are the keys in the smount'hank shown in Fig. 1.

The longitudinal shifting of the counters is accomplished by the mechanism illustrated in Figs. 4 and 5. This mechanism is operated by a segment or spider 33 similar to that shown in Fig. 3, from a bank of pec al or clerks keys. A. rocking beam 48 is pivoted at its end 49 to said segment and at 50' to a. link 51. The beam me be rocked from either of said pivots. T beam is shown in its central position in Fig. 4. When the segment 38 is released, the end 49 i the beam will be carried upwardly accordin to the distance traveled by the segmoot fiefore being stopped by one of the keys. This will bring one of the rollers 2 on said beam into the path of one of the earns 53 rigid on the main 0 crating shaft 54. Now, when the main sha t 54 is rotated one, of the cams 53 three h engagement with the roller 58 will roo the beam -18 on its ivot 49 in an opposite direction to that wliich it was previously rocked, and carry with it the segment 55. The segment 55 meshes with a gear 56 which is rigid with a s iral cam 57- The cam 57 directly contr e the position of the counters through the vpivoted'arm 58. 59 is an anti friction roller journaled on the arm 58 and extends into the cam slot 60. The arm 58 is pivoted at (31.

The transfer device for the counter comprises both a spring actuated transferand a positively operated transfer. The positive transfer insures proper operation ofthe transfer device in case the spring 62 were broken. Beside each of the segments are pivotally mounted a pair of levers 63 and 64 both rigid on the sleeve 65 and connected together by a rod 66. All of the levers 63 have projections 67 which are normally in the path of lugs 68 on such set of counters as are in operative position. The location of the lugs 68 on the inions would be opposite the number 9, if said pinions were numbered as counting wheels are, for the purpose of effecting a transfer while the pinion passes from nine to mro. At such operation the lug 68 engages the projection 67 on the lever 63 forcing the same in a forward direction far enough so that a pin 69 of the lever 61 will be carried free from it stop 70 on the segment which operates the counter pinion of the next higher denomination. This will permit the spring 62 to move the said segment up one tooth space. thus rotating its respective counter to that ex' tent. A spring 71 returns the levers 63 and ($4 to normal position upon the next down ward movement of the segment, which always moves at least one tooth space at u h peration of the machine until stopped by the plunger 19 or one of the plunger- 1 9.

In order to insure correct trans crring during the operation of-the machine, returns all segments that have passed the plungers 19 the full return stroke of saidsegments except a didance equal to one'tooths ace on t e segment. The final movement 0 all of the segments is effected successively by inclined lugs one series of earns 47. The said lugs engage rollers 72 on each s ment. It will be seen that by means of t e lost mot-ion connections 73 and 74 between the parts 33 and 34 of the segments that move ment of the part 34 under the action of the s ing 62, when transferring, cannot take p ace until after the lugs 7 5 have engaged the rollers 72. This 0 course will insure successive operations of the transfers. The part 34 will of course be retained in the position in which it is shown in Fig. 3, if its retaining pin 69 has not been forced oil the stop 70 as it would be at the time a transfer should take place. The positive transfer depends for operation on the same connections and devices except that a cam 76 is substituted for the spring 62. The cam 76 operates by booking in under the rod 66 and swingin on its ulcrum 77, the enlarged portion of t e cam engaging the roller 78 on the segment 34 and forcing thesegment up the additional tooth space. The com 7 is pivoted to the part 33 of the segment and operates when said part is being moved by the lug 75.

The re ister is locked ainst rotation and aline when moved out o mesh with the segment 34 by the locking pawl 79. Said pawl 79 is carried by arms 80 extending from the register shaft 37. The pawl 79 is urgpd toward the register wheels by a spring 81 ut prevented from engaging the register while in mesh with the segments 34 by the cam 44. When the cam 44 moves upwardly for moving the register out of mesh, the pawls 79 will follow and enga e the register. A pin 82 serves to make the operation of the pawl positive, said pawl being so shaped on its rear side as to engage and be cannned upward by said pin 82, upon the rearward movement of the counter shaft and its arm 80 upon which the pawl 79 is mounted. Stationary teeth 83' for locking all of such counter pinions as are not actually in mesh with the counter actuating segments 34 when the counters are in operative relation with the segments are suitably located across the face of the counters and between the segments. When the counter pinions are canimed toward the segments 34 the teeth 83 will engage all of the counter pinions except those that are directly opposite the segments. The teeth 83 are shown by dotted lines in Fig. 5, the supports for said teeth being omitted. In order to lock the transfer arms 63 and 64 in their forward, tripped position, there may be provided a plate 83 having a locking shoulder 84, projection 86 and hook 88. This plate may be normally spring pressed upward so' that as the arm 63 moves forward the shoulder 84 will spring up back of the pin 85 on said arm and thus lock the arm against backward movement. The -u ward movement of the plate 83 is limite by reason of the engagement of the projection 86 with the pin 87. The plate 83 may be restored to normal position by any well known manner and will be locked in such position by reason of the arm 63 springing back to normal.

Said plate 83 may also be provided with the hook 88 which is adapted to move downward and engage the pin 85 to lock the arm63 against movement during a totalizing operation.

While the form of mechanism here shown and described is admirably adapted to fulfil the objects primarily stated, it is to be understood that it is not intended to confine the invention to the one form of embodiment herein disclosed, for it is susceptible of embodiment in various forms all comin within the scope of the claims which follow.

WVhat is claimed is as follows.

1. In a registering mechanism, the combination with manipulative devices, and operating devices differentially positioned thereby, of a plurality of registers, a supporting shaft for said registers, and means.

controlled by certain of said mani ulative devices for differentially moving said shaft to bring any desired counter to operative relation with the operatin devices.

2. In a registering mec anism, the combination with mani ulative devices, and operating devices ilferentiall positioned thereby, of a plurality of regi ers each comprising a series of wheels, a sup orting shaft carrying said wheels, the whee s of each denomination in all the registers being adjacent, and means controlled by certain of said manipulative devices for sliding said shaft and wheels to bring the wheels of any desired register into operative relation with the operating devices.

3. In a registering mechanism, the combination with mam ulative devices, and

aced operating devices differentially positioned thereby, of a su porting shaft, a plurality of registers, each comprising a series of wheels carried by said shaft, each wheel of each of the registers being spaced from the wheel of the same re ster of next order, and means controlled y certain of said manipulative devices for establishing an operative relation between said operating devices and any one of the sets of register wheels. 7

4. In a registering mechanism, the combination with a supporting shaft, and a plurality of totalizing registers, each comprising a set of denominational elements all positloned by denominations on saidshaft, of a single set of operating devices for all said registers, a main driving mechanism, connections from said driving mechanism for determining the movement of said operating devices, and devices, actuated by said main driving mechanism, for positioning any of said registers in operative relation to said operating devices, with keys controlling said positioning devices.

5. In a registering mechanism, the combination with a supportingshaft, and a plurality of totalizing registers, each comprising a set of denominational elements, all p0- sitioned by denominations on said shaft, a single set of operating devices for all said registers, a main driving mechanism, having connections for positioning any of said registers in operative relation to said operating devices, and a series of keys controlling said positioning connections.

6. In a registering mechanism. the combination with a plurality of totalizing registers, each comprising a set of denominational elements all positioned by denominations, and means for supporting all said elements in alinement laterally of the registering mechanism, of a plurality of operating devices for said denominational elements, a main driving mechanism, connections from said main driving mechanism for positioning the elements of any register in operative relation to said operating devices, and manually actuated devices controlling said positiomng connections.

7. In a registering mechanism, the combination with a plurality of totalizing registers, each comprising a set of denominational elements all positioned by denominations and in alinement laterally of the registering mechanism, of a plurality of operating devices for said registers, a main driving mechanism, connections from said driving mechanism, constructed to cause collective relative lateral movement between said registers and their operating devices, whereby any of said registers may be brought into operative relation with said operating devices, and manually actuated devices controlling said connections.

8. In a registering mechanism, the combination with operating devices. of a plurality of registers. each comprising a seriesof denominational elements, and means controlled bv certain of said operating devices for shifting all said elements differentially to bring any desired series thereof into the operative planes of the remaining operating devices.

9. In a registering mechanism, the combination with a plurality of totalizing registers, each comprising a set of denominational elements all ositioned by denominations. of operating evices for said registers, means for engaging any of said registers and said operating devices for repeated operations of the engaged register, a main driving mechanism, connections from said driv- 1n ot er of said registers in operative relation to said operating devices, and manually operable keys controlling said positioning connections.

10. In a registering mechanism, the combination with operating devices, of a'plurality of registers operated thereby and each comprising a series of denominational members arranged by denominations, and means controlled by certain of said operatin devices for moving all said members di erentially to bring any desired series thereof into the operative planes of the remaining operating devices.

11. In a registering mechanism, the combination with operating devices, of a plurality of registers, a cylindrical cam having a single cam slot for difi'erentially shifting said registers as a whole, means for diflercntially adjusting said cam and slot, and keys controlling the extent of such adjust ment.

12. In a registering mechanism, the coinbination with operating devices. of a plurality of registers, a cylindrical cam for shifting said registers as a whole, means for adjusting said cam in opposite directions, and keys controlling the direction and extent of such adiustment.

13. In a registering mechanism,the combination with operating devices. of a plurality of registers, each comprising a series of denominational elements. means for shifting said registers, including a cam. a, plurality of keys and means controlled by said keys for determining the direction and extent of movement of said cam.

14. In a registering mechanism. the combination with operating devices. of a plurality ofregisters, means for shifting said registers to bring any one thereof into the operative planes of said operating devices, a lever controlling said means, devices for moving one part of said lever to diti'erent positions, and cams for thereafter returning another part of said lever to a definite position.

15. In a registering mechanism. the combination with operating devices, of a plurality of registers, means for moving said registers to bring any one thereof into operative relation withsaid operating devices, a lever for moving said means, means for difl'eren'tially positioning said lever, and means for then returning one point of said lever to a definite position of rest.

16. In a registering mechanism. the combination with a register, and operating mechanism constructed to position any mechanism therefor, of a spring for giving an excess movement of said mechanism to efl'ect a transfer, and means for positively giving such excess movement of said mec anism if the spring fails to operate.

17. In a registering mechanism. the combination with differentially movable mechanism, of means for positively moving same to a constant position, cams for successively moving the elements of said mechanism an additional step at each operation, and registering devices controlled by said difierentially movable mechanism.

18, In a machine of the class described, the combination with a totalizer, of'actuating devices therefor, camming devices for engaging and disenga 'ng the totalizer and actuating devices, an mechanism, directly under the control of the camming devices, for alining the totalizer when the same is out of engagement with the actuating devices.

19. In a registering mechanism, the combination with a register, and operating devices therefor, of a trip pawl provided with pins, one of said pins being normally in the path of one part of said devices, means controlled by said register for moving said pawl to bring said pin into the path of another part of said devices, a cam controlled by another of said pins when the pawl has been moved, and means for operatin said cam and thereby moving said operating devices.

20. In a registering mechanism, the combination with a register, of an operating device for said register, manipulative devices comprising a series of plungers' for controlling the extent of movement of said operating device, an additional or zero plunger adapted to be reversely moved when any of said series of plungers is moved into or out of the path of said operating devices, and a rock shaft and connections for withdrawing said zero plunger from the path of said operating device and locking all of said plungers in retracted positions.

'21. In a registering mechanism, the combination with a register, of an operating device for said register, manipulative devices comprising a series of plungers controlling the extent of movement of said operating device, an additional or zero plunger adapted to be reversely moved when any of said series of plnngers is moved into or out of the path of said operating devices, and separate means for withdrawing said zero plunger from the path of said operating device and locking all of said plungers in retracted positions.

22. In a registering mechanism, the combination with manipulative devices, and operating devices differentially positioned thereby. of a pluralitv of registers, a supporting shaftfor said registers means for diflerentially moving said shaft to bring 1.mo,7es

any desired counter to operative relation with the operating devices, and means for locking against rotation all of such counters as are not in operative relation with the operating devices.

23. In a registering mechanism, the combination with operating devices, of a plurality of registers each comprising a series of wheels, a common supporting shaft for all said wheels, means under control of one of the operating devices for establishing an operative relation between the remaining operating devices and any series of register wheels, and a single transfer mechanism common to all of said registers.

24. In a registering mechanism, the combination with operating devices, of a plurality of registers each comprising a series of wheels, a shaft carrying all said wheels, the wheels being positioned by denominations on said shaft, means under control of one of the operating devices for moving said shaft to bring any series of wheels to operative relation with the remaining operating devices. and a single transfer mechanism common to all of-said registers.

25. In a registering mechanism, the combination with operating devices, of a plurality of registers each.comprising a series of denominational elements, a supporting shaft for all said elements. means under control of one of the operating devices for sliding said shaft to bring any desired series of elements into position to be operated by the remaining devices, and a single transfer mechanism common to all of said registers.

26. In a registering mechanism, the combination with operating devices of a plurality of registers each comprising a series of denominational elements, a supporting shaft for all said elements, means under control of one of the operating devices for moving said shaft to bring any desired series of elements into the operative planes of the remaining operating devices, means for engaging said elements and operating devices, and a single transfer mechanism common to all of said registers.

27. In a registering mechanism. the combination with operating devices, of a plurality of registers each comprising a series i of'wheels. a common su porting shaft for all said wheels. means or establishing an operative relation between said operating devices and any series of register wheels, a spring for giving an excess movement of said operating device to effect a transfer, and means for positively giving such excess movement of said operating device if the spring fails to operate.

28. In a registering mechanism, the conibination with operating devices, of a plurality of registers each comprising a series the wheels being positioned by denominations on said shaft, means for moving said shaft to bring any series of wheels to operative relation with said operating devices. a spring for giving an excess movement of said operating device to effect a transfer, and means for positively giving such excess movement of said operating device if the spring fails to operate.

.29. In a registering mechanism, the combination with operating devices. of a plurality of registers each comprising a series of denominational elements. a supporting shaft for all said elements, means for sliding said shaft to bring any desired series of elements into position to be operated by,

said devices. a spring for giving an excess movement of said operating device to effect a transfer, and means for positively giving such excess movement of said operating device if the spring fails to operate.

30. In a registering mechanism, the combination with operating devices, of a plurality of registers each comprising a series of denominational elements, a supporting shaft for all said elements, means for moving saidshaft to bring any desired series of elements into the operative planes of said operating devices, means for engaging said elements and operating devices, a spring for giving an excess movement of said operating device to effect a transfer, and meansv for positively giving such excess movement of said operating device if the spring fails to operate.

31. In a machine of the class described, the combination with a main operating mechanism and a plurality of totalizers each comprising a plurality of denominational elements, with all elements of each denomination grouped together. of a set of actuators common to the elements of all of the totalizers, means for shifting the totalizers as a whole to bring the elements of any one of same into cooperative relation with the actuators during an operation of the main operating mechanism and means for predetermining which one of said totalizers shall be brought into such relation.

32. In a machine of the class described, the combination with a main operating mechanism and a plurality of totalizers each comprising a plurality of denominational elements mounted in axial alinement, similar denominational elements of all of the totalizers being grouped together; of a set of ing which one of said totalizers shall be of wheels, a shaft carrying all said wheels, brought into such relation.

' bination with a main operating mech 33. In a machineof the class described, the

combination with a main-operating nsolunism and a lurality of totalizers each com? prising a p urality of denominational e101 merits mounted in axial alinement, similar denominational elcr'nents of all of the totaliurs-being grouped together; of a set of actuators common to the elements of all of, the totaliiers and nor.- mallyinzengagement with the elements of one of the totalimrs, means for disengaging th a uators andywtaliaer and then differentially positioning the totalizers as a whole to bring the'elements of one of the other totalizers in position to be engaged by the actuators during an operation of the main operating mechanism, and means for predetermining which one of saidtotalizers shallbe engaged by the actuators. 341 In a-machine of the class described, the combination with a main operating mechanism. and geveralfltotalizers each comprisa plurality of denominational elements mounted in axial alinement, similar denominational elements of all of the totalizers being grouped together; of a set of actuators common to the elements of all of the totalizers, means for directly moving the totalizers as a whole in either direction to bring the elements of any one of saidintalizers in cooperative relation withthe actuators duringanopcration the main operating mechanism, and means for predetermining which one of said totalizers shall be brought in cooperative relation with the actuators.

35. In a machine of the class described, the cnmbi eti n, with several totalizera; each comprisinga plurality of denominational clcments monntsd in, axial alinement, similar denominational elements of all of the totalizers being grouped together of a set of actuators common to the elements of the totalizers, means including a lever having different fulcrum points during an operation of the machine for differentially positioning the totalizers as a whole to bring the elements of any one of same into cooperative relation with the actuators, and manipulative devices for predetermining the position of the fulcrum points of said lever.

36. In a registering mechanism, the combination with a main operating mechanism, of a series of manipulative devices, a plurality of registers each comprising a series of wheels, register operating devices, a shaft carrying allpf said wh ls, the wheels being positioned by denominations on said shaft, and means controlled by certain of said mani ulative devices for moving said shaft to bring any series of wheels to operative relation with said operating devices, upon an operation of the main operating mechanism.

37. In a registering mechanism, the comamsm, l thereby and of a series of manipulative devices, a pinrality of registers each comprising a series of wheels, register operating devices, a shaft carrying all of said wheels, the wheels being positioned by denominations on said shaft, and means controlled by certain of said manipulative devices for moving said shaft to bring any series of wheels to operative relation with said operating devices upon an operation of the main operating mechanism.

38. In a registering mechanism, the comhination with a main operating mechanism, of a series of manipulative devices, a plurality of registers each comprising a series of denominational elements, a supporting shaft for all said elements, register operating devices and means controlled by certain of said manipulative devices for sliding said shaft to bring any desired series of elements into position to be operated by said register operatingdevices upon an operation of the main operating mechanism.

39. In a. registering mechanism, the combination with a main operating mechanism, of a series of manipulative devices, a plurality of registers each comprising a series of denominational elementaregister operat ing devices, a supporting shaft for all said elements, means controlled by certain of said manipulative devices for moving said shaft tobring any desired series of elements into the operative planes of said operating devices, and msansfor engaging said elements and operating devices upon an operation of said main opera mechanism.

40.- In a registering mechan'mm, the combination with a main operating mechanism, of a series of manipulative devices, a plurality of regimers, each comprising a series of denominational elements, register operating devices, and means controlled by certain of said manipulative devices for shifting all said elements difl'erentially to bring any desired series thereof into the operative 1w of said operating devices upon' an operation of the main operating mechanism.

41. In a registering mechanism, the combination with a main 0 rating mechanism, of a series of manipulative devices, a plurality of registers each comprising a series of denominational elements, a supporting shaft on which said elements are arranged by denominations, register operating devices, and means controlled by certain of said manipulative devices for shifting said shaft and elements axially to bring any desired series of elements into the operative planes of said operating devices u ii an operation of the main operating mec anism.

42. In a registering mechanism, the combination with a main operating mechanism, of a series of mani ulativa devices, operating devices, a plu 'ty of registers operated each comprising a series of denominational members arranged by denominations, and means controlled by certain of said manipulative devices for moving all said members differentially to bring any desired series thereof into the operative planes of said operating devices upon an operation of said main operating mechanism.

43. In a registering mechanism, the combination with a series of totalizers, of a common operating means for all of said totalizers, lever means for establishing a cooperative relation between said operating means and any desired one of said totalizers and manipulative devices for varying the fulcrum of said lever means.

44. In a registering mechanism, the combination with a series of totalizers, a c0mmon operating means for all of said totalizers, lever means for establishing a cooperative relation between said operating means and any desired one of said totalizers, manipulative devices and means controlled thereby for varying the fulcrum of said lever means.

45. In a registering mechanism, the combination with a series of manipulative de vices, of a plurality of registers, a supporting shaft for said registers, operating means common to all of said registers, lever means for differentially moving said shaft to bring any desired counter to operative relation with said operating means and means controlled by certain of said manipulative devices for carrying the fulcrum of said lever means.

46. In a registering mechanism, the combination with a plurality of totalizers and a frame in which said totalizers are mounted, of a series of operating devices for said totalizers, into alinement with which any of said totalizers may be brought by movement of said frame, a set of keys, a main operating mechanism for the machine, and key controlled connections from said operating mechanism for moving said frame directly from any one totalizing position to any other totalizing position.

47. In a registering mechanism, the combination with a plurality of totalizers and a frame in which said totalizers are all mounted in lateral alinement, of a set of actuating devices also mounted in lateral alinement, a set of keys, a main operating mechanism, and key controlled connections from said main operating mechanism for sliding said frame to bring any one of said totalizers into operative relation with sai actuating devices.

48. In a machine of the character described, the combination of vertically reciprocating actuators occupying a rearward space in the machine, a vertical series of horizontal parallel stop rods for each of said actuators located forward of the latter with their rear ends confronting the same,

depressible upstanding keys arranged in rows above the series the keys of each row the forward ends of the the corresponding series ject the rear ends of the same into the path of an abutment member of the associated actuator, horizontal zero stop rods whose rear ends are normally projected into the paths of the abutment members of the actuators respectively, and means for retracting said zero sto rods by projection of stop rods of the a oresaid series, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I atlix my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

CHARLES F. KETTERING.

\Vitnesses:

AL Hnalsio, CARL W. BEUST.

of rods respectively, being engaged with rods respectively of and adapted to pro- 

